Policy Brief

Since its establishment in 2011, the Asia Pacific Institute of Research has been active in conducting research projects, publishing books by leading specialists, issuing annual publications, and circulating research findings through reports, forums and symposiums.

Building on these activities, APIR is now launching the APIR Policy Brief series. APIR Policy Briefs offer expert analysis and concrete proposals that are timely and relevant to some of the major issues facing Japan and the Asia Pacific region today. Each policy brief will focus on one topic, providing insightful discussion of the problems and possibilities and carrying a clear message for future policy direction. Our aim is to make useful contributions to the policy process both directly and indirectly, through regional and national governments, the business community, and other stakeholders.

Authors include Toshihiko Hayashi, APIR’s Research Director and emeritus professor of economics at Osaka University, and other senior and resident researchers. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of APIR on any of the policy questions concerned. The APIR Policy Brief series aims to stimulate thoughtful and open-minded policy debate within Japan, the Asia Pacific region and beyond. We welcome comments by email to pbrief@apir.or.jp .

Policy Brief

Policy Brief » Policy Brief

/ DATE : 2015-10-14

AUTHOR : HAYASHI, Toshihiko

ABSTRACT

 In order to support the successful implementation and maintenance of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement, the Japanese government should establish a permanent TPP Headquarters in Japan, with 300 employees and an annual expenditure of 10 billion yen.

The government should secure the necessary land and infrastructure needed to house the TPP Headquarters.

 The TPP Headquarters should be a fully endowed international organization with diplomatic immunity, hosting Ambassadors from each participant country and from non-member countries.

 Operational costs for the Headquarters should be covered by contributions from member countries.